Balañgáy ñgá Panducót 1533 Lowest elevation -1 m (−3 ft) Elevation 0 cm Metropolitan area 3.97 km² | Highest elevation 0.5 m (1.6 ft) ZIP Code 3003 (Calumpit) Area 38.25 km² Founder Miguel López de Legazpi | |
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Founded by Miguel Lopez de Legaspi | ||
Panducot (Filipino: Panducót) is a barangay in the town of Calumpit located in the boundary between Hagonoy and Macabebe. It is said to have been established in 1521 as shown in the barangay's official seal.
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Etymology
Contrary to popular belief, the word Panducot did not came from the Filipino word pandúkot (something you use to grab; dúkot, grab). Instead, the name came from the contraction of the words pandán (pandan, a variety of screwpine common in the Philippines and used in Filipino cuisine as flavouring) and dúkot. This is due to the fact that the barangay is mainly agricultural.
Population
The barangay is among the least populated in the municipality, with around 2000-3000 depending on the source of the data.
Politics
The present barangay chairman is Ariel S. Aguilar (elected October 2013) against Andy Sanchez.
Other barangay officials include the following:
Councilors (Kagawad ng Barangay)
Secretary: Henry Perez
Chief of Staff: Narding Zamora
The Barangay Chairman is allied to the Liberal Party.
Education
The barangay has a public elementary school located at Purok 4, Panducot Elementary School (PES). Residents would usually go to Sta. Lucia Natl. High School for secondary education and to Bulacan State University for tertiary education.
Panducot Elementary School
PES was first established as a 4-grade elementary school. Prior to its establishment, residents would usually go to Meyto Elementary School in the neighboring barangay of Meyto.
In 2010, Panducot has been ranked as the 3rd most child-friendly school in Region III. The school has been heavily damaged the same year due to typhoon Ondoy.
The office of the principal is currently vacant, though Mrs Toribia Ablaza is currently the Teacher-in-Charge.
Religion
Majority of the residents are Aglipayans. Together with Meyto, it is one of thd two barangays in Calumpit that are predominantly Aglipayan and not Catholic; though there exists a significant minority of Catholics in the barangay. Other Christian denominations however form a significant majority. The feast day is celebrated in November 21 each year in honor of the patron saint Mahal na Birhen Presentación.